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“Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Ruth Ann. She was very dear to me. When I was in high school and began going to church, Ruth Ann...Read More »
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2 of 5 | Posted by: Karen (DeLance) Rang - Mitchell, SD

“Tony, Karen, and families,You have our most sincere sympathy. Ruth Ann was such a good family friend and a wonderful worker in the Lutheran church. ...Read More »
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3 of 5 | Posted by: Carol Rannells Newland - Omaha, NE

Ruth Ann (Kirk) Casperson was born March 21, 1923, to Carol and Hazel (Judd) Kirk in Dow City, Iowa. She attended school in Omaha, Nebraska until the age of seven. The family then returned to the family farm west of Dunlap, Iowa. Ruth Ann then attended school in Dunlap and graduated with honors in 1941. She was in the Glee Club and enjoyed music while in high school. After her graduation Ruth Ann attended the Omaha University and studied business. She worked in Omaha as a secretary for a few years. Ruth Ann married Arnold Casperson on October 3, 1942, in Newport, Kentucky. The couple lived in Columbus, Ohio for a short time. The couple then returned to Omaha and in 1945 the couple moved to a farm west of Dunlap. Arnold began farming and the couple raised their two children. After Arnold's retirement the couple moved into Dunlap and lived in Ruth Ann's mother's home.

Ruth Ann was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She served on the building committee, as the treasurer, sang in the choir and was a part-time organist. She was also involved in the historical society, Willow Needle Craft Club, The Boyer Valley Sunshine Club, and Farm Bureau Women.

Ruth Ann died on Monday, September 11, 2017, at the Dunlap Specialty Care at the age of 94 years, five months and 21 days.

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold Casperson; granddaughter, Jennifer Casperson; and grandson, Billy Casperson. She is survived by her two children, Tony (Connie) Casperson and Karen Casperson all of Dunlap, Iowa; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Nancy Kirk of Anaheim, California; brother, James (Shirley) Kirk of Dunlap, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.

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Sorry to hear the loss of your mother, family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Posted by: Ronda Malone - Denison, IA Sep 13, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Ruth Ann. She was very dear to me. When I was in high school and began going to church, Ruth Ann was so instrumental in my faith development. We sang in choir together and I spent time with Ruth Ann and Arnold. I especially liked visiting with them when I would come to Dunlap to see my folks. I was able to visit with Ruth Ann at the Care Center on

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Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Ruth Ann. She was very dear to me. When I was in high school and began going to church, Ruth Ann was so instrumental in my faith development. We sang in choir together and I spent time with Ruth Ann and Arnold. I especially liked visiting with them when I would come to Dunlap to see my folks. I was able to visit with Ruth Ann at the Care Center on Memorial Day weekend. We were happy to be able to have a bit of time together. I will treasure the memories I have of this great lady. Wish I could be in Dunlap on Thursday; however, that may not be possible at this point. A memorial will be sent to the Dunlap Fire and Rescue Unit in Ruth Ann's memory.

Posted by: Karen (DeLance) Rang - Mitchell, SD - Friend Sep 12, 2017

Tony, Karen, and families,You have our most sincere sympathy. Ruth Ann was such a good family friend and a wonderful worker in the Lutheran church. We'll always remember her beautiful soprano voice, happy smile and laugh. Our moms had many adventures together over the years and we'll remember her with fondness.